Lisa and Charles recently lost their father to heart disease.Charles inherits the family estate and lakefront property while Lisa gets nothing.What pattern of descent is at work here?

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In this case, the pattern of descent at work is patrilineal, as Charles inherits the family estate and property by virtue of being the male heir, while Lisa receives nothing as she is not considered a direct descendant in the male line.

Lisa and Charles Recently Lost Their Father to Heart Disease